How far is Riverdale, IL from Berwyn, IL?
The driving distance from Riverdale, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverdale and Berwyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverdale and Berwyn.
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Start on West 144th Street
11 m · 6 sec · West 144th Street
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Continue on West 144th Street
2365 ft · 1 min · West 144th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Halsted Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Halsted Street
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Turn right onto East 147th Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · East 147th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
3222 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 20: 95th Street
1408 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto West 95th Street
2049 ft · 50 sec · West 95th Street
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Turn slight right onto IL 43 North
943 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Harlem Avenue
8.6 mi · 15 min · Harlem Avenue
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn slight left onto Oak Park Avenue
702 ft · 27 sec · Oak Park Avenue
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Turn left onto West Cermak Road
28 m · 2 sec · West Cermak Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverdale and Berwyn.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Harlem Avenue
Turn right onto Harlem Avenue
8.61 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Riverdale and Sunny near Berwyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverdale to Berwyn?
The road trip is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chicago Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Riverdale and 16.3 miles from Berwyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverdale and Sunny near Berwyn.
Stop Ideas Near Chicago Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chicago Ridge.
Summit
La Grange Road
Homewood
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverdale and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 17.14 mi (27.58 km).
#1 Riverdale
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,912 |
| Coordinates | 41.6333700, -87.6331000 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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